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unpeaceful

peace·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pees-fuh l]
    • /ˈpis fəl/
    • /ˌʌnˈpiːsfʊl /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pees-fuh l]
    • /ˈpis fəl/

Definitions of unpeaceful word

  • adjective unpeaceful characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration. 1
  • adjective unpeaceful of, relating to, or characteristic of a state or time of peace. 1
  • adjective unpeaceful peaceable; not argumentative, quarrelsome, or hostile: a peaceful disposition. 1
  • adjective unpeaceful not peaceful 0

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Origin of unpeaceful

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, peaceful is from the Middle English word pesful. See peace, -ful

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Parts of speech for Unpeaceful

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unpeaceful popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for unpeaceful

adj unpeaceful

  • anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
  • anarchical — of, like, or tending to anarchy.
  • anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
  • bundle of nerves — a very nervous person
  • changeful — often changing; inconstant; variable

adjective unpeaceful

  • fidgeting — to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
  • infringing — to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.

Antonyms for unpeaceful

adj unpeaceful

  • at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
  • at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship

adjective unpeaceful

  • calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.

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